Property Transactions, Development Advisory and Hospitality Projects
Nusantara DFDL Partnership advises multinational corporations, Indonesian companies, investors, and developers on real estate & hospitality projects in Indonesia. Leveraging the DFDL network, we deliver integrated legal support across acquisitions, development structuring, and regulatory compliance, combining local expertise with regional insight to support commercially & legally viable outcomes.
Indonesia’s real estate and hospitality sectors operate within a layered regulatory environment involving land title structures, zoning requirements, licensing regimes, and foreign ownership restrictions. Projects typically require coordination across multiple authorities, including the Online Single Submission (OSS) system and sector-specific regulators.
Both multinational corporations and domestic Indonesian companies must navigate these frameworks when undertaking acquisitions, development, and operational activities. These considerations are particularly relevant for cross-border investments and large-scale hospitality projects. Our advisory covers the entire spectrum of legal play for real estate and hospitality projects; from acquisition and development to operation and exit.
Land structures need clarity on HGB, Hak Pakai, lease rights, nominees and foreign ownership restrictions. Support covers ATR/BPN checks and enforceable holding arrangements commercially.
Development projects can stall on PBG, SLF, permits, contractor claims or design changes. Advisory support covers construction contracts, procurement, delays, variations and completion risk.
Hotel projects need aligned ownership, management, branding, licensing and revenue arrangements. Advising owners and operators helps protect asset value from development through daily operations.
Foreign investors need PMA structuring, KBLI analysis, OSS licensing and land-use planning before committing capital. Support helps avoid rework after acquisition or incorporation.
Leases should address rent, service charges, fit-out, maintenance, assignment, default and termination clearly, especially where tenants operate retail, industrial, logistics or hospitality premises.
Regulatory support covers OSS submissions, KKPR, environmental approvals, PBG, SLF and sector licences, helping owners and developers keep approvals aligned with project timelines without avoidable delay.
Real estate financing depends on bankable collateral, mortgage registration, cash controls and enforcement planning. Advising lenders and sponsors helps reduce recovery and closing risk.
Our practice regularly supports global investors across a broad range of industries. Recent experience includes:
Jade Hwang
Foreign Consultant
Jade Hwang advises investors, developers, and multinational corporations on real estate transactions, hospitality projects, and regulatory compliance in Indonesia, including cross-
border investment strategies.
Practice Areas: Corporate & M&A | Investment Funds | Real Estate & Hospitality | Technology, Media & Telecom | Restructuring
SPEAK WITH Jade HwangForeign investors typically invest through an Indonesian entity (PT PMA), which may hold land under Hak Guna Bangunan (Right to Build) or Hak Pakai (Right to Use), providing the legal basis for long-term commercial and hospitality projects.
Foreign investment companies are generally required to meet minimum investment thresholds under Indonesian regulations, including project-based capital requirements applicable to real estate development.
Indonesia’s Online Single Submission (OSS) system is the central platform for obtaining business licenses and permits, operating on a risk-based approach depending on project classification.
Certain investment structures may qualify for residency-by-investment programmes, subject to meeting applicable regulatory thresholds.
Hotel management agreements address operator rights, fee structures, performance standards, branding, and termination provisions, aligned with Indonesian regulatory requirements.
Financing may involve local or international lenders, with security typically established through land mortgages (Hak Tanggungan) and contractual arrangements.
Large-scale developments may require an Environmental Impact Assessment (AMDAL), while smaller projects are subject to environmental management requirements.
Yes. Assets may be held through investment structures, including collective investment schemes or offshore vehicles, subject to regulatory and tax considerations.
Yes. Foreign ownership is subject to Indonesia’s foreign investment regulations, including sector-specific limitations and structuring requirements.
Investors should assess land title validity, zoning compliance, licensing requirements, foreign ownership restrictions, tax implications, and conduct comprehensive legal due diligence.
Clients typically seek advisors with strong expertise in land law, real estate transactions, and regulatory frameworks, along with cross-border experience—capabilities associated with best law firms in Indonesia.
